View Full Version : Does anybody use Rapala line??
Deadeye
03-19-2001, 01:08 PM
Am I the only one that uses Rapala line???
Actually I didn't even know it existed until amonth ago.
They carry it at DICKS sporting goods
Didn't like it at all. Knot strength was very poor.
deadeye
03-19-2001, 06:38 PM
Did you try the finesse? Or were you using the Tough?
My friend tried the Tough and he said the knot strenghth was horrible. But the finesse was great.
Tried them both, same results.
AquaMan
03-20-2001, 11:36 AM
Where did you use it? It has only been out a few months (4) and I am curious what conditions you fish? What species, etc.?
A friend of mine in Florida has been using it the last few months and loves it. But he fishes for bass and bone fish.
AquaMan~~~~~~~~~~~~~
.·´¯° --- "It all begins and ends at the water's edge"
CraigM
03-20-2001, 06:22 PM
I used the 4 lb finesse on a trip to Kansas two weeks ago we fished for crappies on Lake Clintonwith light jigs tubes and grubs , I was impressed it did not kink up like trilene does and it was a bit cold 40 to 50 . I have been disapointed with Berkley and am trying several other options
Deadeye
03-20-2001, 07:10 PM
We were fishin it in a river a fast running river at temperatures between 30 and 40 degrees in rocky areas.
We were fishin for muskies and walleyes.
8lb. test Finesse, Pulled in 1 musky 32 inches and 1 26incher
We also pulled in a walleye weighing about 8 lbs. and another
about 4 lbs.
We had no problem getting em in. This line is tough and castable,
I always swore by Trilene XL until About a year ago they must have change their formula or something but It breaks real easy not to mention kinking and poor knot strength. It was like fishing a totally different line .
I'll stick to the rapala it can hold up to walleyes and musky with no problem , what more proof do I need.
I absolutely love this stuff try it and let me know what you think.
Tim FRick
03-21-2001, 04:19 AM
I just bought it a couple of months ago. I got the 6lb. fineese.
I used it in the river for steelhead and it worked for me. I was impressed with the line. Even when I snagged it on rocks and logs, it was strong enough to pull it out. I'm curious to see how it does for perch jerking and smallies. So far though I would recommend atleast giving it a try. It's allot better than vanish line in the same pound test.
Good Luck!!
Tim FRick
Freaffish200
03-21-2001, 12:40 PM
This line is FAT. I love it man...